Machine Operator

Colonial Group; St. James Industrial; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Canada is seeking a Machine Operator for the Finishing Department. The role involves setting up and operating multiple finishing machines, performing basic maintenance, and preparing finished skids for shipping. Data entry and stock organization are also required on a nightly shift.

The candidate should have machine operator experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask both independently and in a team. Safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle manual tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Discuss daily workflow with the team leader at shift start.
• Operate various finishing machines (collators, cutters, baggers, etc.).
• Perform general maintenance on machines.
• Enter data into computer databases.
• Hand assemble products and organize stock.
• Wrap and label finished skids and move to designated areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Contribute to other finishing areas as required.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork / independent work

Attendance

Record keeping

Education

Machine operator experience

Quality & safety knowledge

Computer basics

Tools

Computer / data entry

Job description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Machine Operator reports directly to the Finishing Manager in the Finishing Department and is responsible for day-to-day functions such as machine setup, operation, preparing for shipping, and miscellaneous duties as required. Follow all safety procedures, understand all safety equipment and adhere to the company policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Discuss daily workflow with the team leader at the beginning of each shift.
• Running of various machines in Finishing, including but not limited to collators, marrying line, cutters, drills, round corner machines, box making machine, Fan deck machine, and bagging machines.
• General maintenance of machines.
• Data entry into computer databases.
• Hand assembly of products.
• Organize stock.
• Re-piling of stock.
• Moving skids.
• Wrap skids as necessary.
• Ensure all finished skids are properly identified (ie: record job name, pages & card #, operators, date, amount & move to designated area).
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Empty garbage bins as required throughout the day and at the end of the shift.
• Ensure that there are available empty skids at the machine at all times.
• Any further tasks as assigned by the Production Manager.
• Working in other areas/machines in finishing as required.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be able to lift material weighing 50lbs maximum.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization.
• Must have the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Positive work ethic and excellent attendance record.
• Ability to keep records and write legibly.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Machine operator/production experience as an asset.
• Knowledge of quality and safety issues.
• Computer experience is an asset.

SHIFT: Nights, Monday to Friday from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am